Product ID:1,1,2,2-TETRACHLOROETHANE
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEEQQ
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300

Telephone: (USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)

1,1,2,2-TETRACHLOROETHANE

CAS: 79-34-5

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by
qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT:
Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if
needed. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes
before reuse. EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION:
If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent
aspiration. If person is unconscious, turn head to side. Get
medical attention immediately. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For inhalation,
consider oxygen. For ingestion, consider gastric lavage. Consider
oxygen.

Flash Point:No data available.
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water,
regular foam Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water
spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
done without risk. Do not scatter spilled material with
high-pressure water streams. Dike for later disposal. Use
extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire. Avoid
inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and
keep out of low areas.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Slight fire hazard.

Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Keep separated from
incompatible substances. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep in the
dark.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. At any detectable
concentration - Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a
full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode. Any supplied-air respirator with full
facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
supply. Escape - Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece
and an organic vapor canister. Any appropriate escape-type,
self-contained breathing apparatus. For Unknown Concentrations or
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air
respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or
other positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation
system. Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if
explosive concentrations of material are present. Ensure compliance
with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an
emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the
immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
1,1,2,2-TETRACHLOROETHANE: 5 ppm (35 mg/m3) OSHA TWA (skin) 1 ppm (7
mg/m3) OSHA TWA (skin) (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 1
ppm ACGIH TWA (skin) 1 ppm (7 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10
hour(s) (skin)

Boiling Pt:295 F (146 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-33 F (-36 C)
Vapor Pres:8 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:5.79
Spec Gravity:1.5953
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.65 (butyl acetate=1)
Solubility in Water:0.28% @ 25 C
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid COLOR:colorless to yellow
ODOR:sweet odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition. Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: acid
halides, phosgene, oxides of carbon, halogenated compounds Thermal
decomposition products: acid halides, phosgene, oxides of carbon,
halogenated compounds
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

Waste Disposal Methods:Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR
262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): U209. Dispose in accordance with
all applicable regulations.

Toxicological Information:1,1,2,2-TETRACHLOROETHANE: TOXICITY DATA:
4500 mg/m3/2 hour(s) inhalation-mouse LC50; 200 mg/kg oral-rat LD50
CARCINOGEN STATUS: IARC: Human Inadequate Evidence, Animal Limited
Evidence, Group 3; ACGIH: A3 -Animal Carcinogen LOCAL EFFECTS:
Irritant: inhalation, skin, eye ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Toxic:
inhalation, ingestion TARGET ORGANS: central nervous system, liver
TUMORIGENIC DATA: Available. MUTAGENIC DATA: Available. ADDITIONAL
DATA: Alcohol may enhance the toxic effects.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 12000 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
(Mortality) Sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus) INVERTEBRATE
TOXICITY: 23000 ug/L 48 hour(s) EC50 (Immobilization) Water flea
(Daphnia magna) ALGAL TOXICITY: 6440 ug/L 96 hour(s) EC50
(Photosynthesis) Diatom (Skeletonema costatum) FATE AND TRANSPORT:
BIOCONCENTRATION: 8 ug/L 1-14 hour(s) BCF (Residue) Bluegill
(Lepomis macrochirus) 9.62 ug/L ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARY: Moderately
toxic to aquatic life.

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Tetrabromoethane ID NUMBER: UN2504 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 6.1
PACKING GROUP: III LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Poison

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA TITLE
III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated. SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: Yes FIRE: No
REACTIVE: No SUDDEN RELEASE: No SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): 1,1,2,2-TETRACHLOROETHANE
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): 1,1,2,2-TETRACHLOROETHANE: 100LBSRQ
OSHA PROCESS SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Known to the
state of California to cause the following:
1,1,2,2-TETRACHLOROETHANE Cancer (Jul 01, 1990)